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Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed two oil tankers exploded and were immobilised in the southern Strait of Hormuz.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who
Iran's Revolutionary Guard, US military
What
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed two oil tankers exploded and were immobilised in the southern Strait of Hormuz.
When
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:11:04 GMT · 19h 15m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Iran's Revolutionary Guard stated the tankers were encouraged by the US military to use an unsafe route.
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The incident involves potential disruption to oil transport in a critical global waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for global oil supplies.

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